Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-02-27

senatiOn being made to them that
this was hut scheme to get the Legislature
together for the purpose of going on with
the ballOting for United States Senator
The circulation of the petition caused con-
siderable uneasiness in the ranks OF those
not directly identified with the majority
Democrats of the Legislature.
The project was finally abandoned, it be-
coming evident that the necessary three
fiiths could not be secured.
LUCAS WILL BE APPOINTED.
1t is now certain that d. B. Lucas will
be appointed by Governor Wilson 10 the
Senate of the United States until the next
regular session of the Legislature.
This appointment will be made to the
surprise OF the Governor friends in this end
of the State.
1t was the opinion, and justly the belief
of the Democrats of this part of the State,
that the Governors former law partner,
Col. ]. W. ST. Clair, of Fayette county,
would be hiSappOiutee but as 1t Is said the
anxiety of the Governor to succeed to
the position seems to have impelied him
TO the course OF selecting some one in the
northern part of the State with the hope
that by combination of the interest of MIR.
Lucas in one end of the State and himself
in the other, Camden and Kenna would
surely be dOwned in lSSS.
1t is understood among the friends Of
Col. st. Clair that breach may possibly
come between him and the former Wilson
faction. and if il does both Wilson and
Lucas may be left.
This is rumor. Col. st. Clair is known
to be man of ability and force, and un-
doubted superior in every way to Dan
Lucas. In addition 10 this st. Clair has
astrong personal following in this section,
and of which Gov. Wilson has often de-
rived the benefit. 1t is an undisputed fact
that in the Wheeling convention OF 1854 st.
Clair and his friends to very consider
able extent contributed to the nomination
of Wilson.
SENATOR CAMDEN,
by invitation. Was present at the last DEM
ocratic caucus, and after thanking the
caucus for it's nomination and their true
devotion to Democratic principles and
usages, as evidenced by :heir faithful and
earnest support of him as the caucus noml-
nee, magnanimOusly placed his future in
the hands of the caucus and gave them full
power To withdraw his name whenever IN
their Judgment, it was proper TO do So
He further expressed himSelfas heartily in
favor of party organization and in favor OF
the Democratic nominee under all circum-
StInces.
LEAVING FOR HOME.
The members are leaving for their homes
and by Monday the permanent seat will
present deserted appearance, as com
pared with the past two months. The ac-
tiOn of the Governor i'll permitting the
members to leave Tor their homes at this
time, instead OF calling an immediate extra
session, is severely criticised and conf
mented upon by many, rs an extra session
llter in the year will neceSsitate the eXpen-
diture OF ten thousand dollars III mileage
OF members which could have been saved
tn the State On the other hand Governor
Wilson says that amount which will be
saved by the Legislature to be specified IN
his call, will Justify the return OF the mem
bers and the cost of mileage.
NOTES.
The session acts will make good sized
volume
Chief Clerk of the Senate John ID. Al
derson was presented last night by his as
siStant and committee clerks with beau
tiful silver swinging pitcher. Appropriate
speeches were made.
Senator Camden entertained quite a
number of ladies and gentlemen at dinner
to-day at the hotel Ruffner. The Senator
will leave in the morning for Parkersburg.
The interest of Ohio county has been
well and ably taken care OF by her repre-
Sentatives both in the House and Senate.
Our members are all highly spoken Of